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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.19, 88.20 and 52.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.19, 88.20 and 52.82 is: 78.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.19 : 88.20 = 52.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.19/88.20 = 52.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.19x = 88.20 × 52.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.19x = 4,658.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,658.28/59.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78.70

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